# NTSB investigations, 1998

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB IAD99FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA004.md): Cessna 305A · Warren, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1998 · N5213G · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The glider pilot's failure to perform the emergency tow release and abort the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the glider pilot's improper decision to make repeated attempts to close the canopy in flight.
- [NTSB FTW99FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA001.md): Bell 407 · Vermilion 331 · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1998 · N403PH · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other's aircraft during cruise flight. Factors were the failure of both pilots to use a known safety advisory recommendation and the failure of both operators to implement the recommendation as a company…
- [NTSB DEN99LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA023.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B-15 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1998 · N3290G · No damage
  > The passenger not following high wind landing procedures/directives which were given to her by the pilot. A factor was the unforecasted high wind condition.
- [NTSB DEN99FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA004.md): Cameron A-250 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1998 · N4557W · Destroyed
  > The pilot not planning his approach to a landing so as to fly over the transmission wires (on the approach edge of the landing field) in level flight or ascending flight, and the pilot not pulling out the rip panel for emanate contact with transmission wires…
- [NTSB DCA99RA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA99RA001.md): Boeing 747SP · Mopzambique, Mozambique · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 5, 1998 · ZSSPF
- [NTSB CHI99LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA009.md): Cessna 150F · Muskegon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1998 · N8655S · Substantial damage
  > poor in-flight planning by an unqualified person which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the swamp in which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB CHI99LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA001.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bad Axe, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1998 · N648FL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the wires.
- [NTSB MIA99LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA004.md): Mooney M20J · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1998 · N4297H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance while taxiing from landing resulting in the on-ground collision with the parked airplane. A factor in the accident was the intentional operation of the airplane by the pilot with known deficiencies in equipment…
- [NTSB LAX99LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA004.md): Burson Revolution Mini 500 · Moorpark, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1998 · N418MB · Destroyed
  > The improper use of the cyclic flight control by the pilot, which resulted in low g flight load condition, which resulted in rotor disk divergence (mast bumping), and the main rotor blade striking and severing the tail boom.
- [NTSB LAX99FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA003.md): Bell 222 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1998 · N213ML · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that both throttles were in the takeoff position. Factors were the pilot's decision to takeoff with a tailwind, and his lack of recurrent emergency procedure training in this helicopter.
- [NTSB IAD99LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA003.md): Piper PA-34 · Teteboro, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1998 · N1025U · Substantial damage
  > the collapse of the landing gear due to a bent gear locking mechanism for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN99LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA003.md): Cameron N-120 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1998 · N1607G · No damage
  > The balloon's encounter with unforecasted wind shear and the subsequent inadvertent collision with terrain. A factor was the pilot's inability to control the balloon's descent.
- [NTSB CHI99LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA002.md): Cessna C-336 · Sheboygan, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1998 · N3884U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ATL99WA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99WA004.md): Boeing 767-332 · Sao Paulo, Brazil · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 4, 1998 · N1200K · No damage
- [NTSB ANC99LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA005.md): Beech G-35 · Neah Bay, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1998 · N4479D · Destroyed
  > Undetermined. Missing Aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC99LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA001.md): Cessna 172 · Russian Mission, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1998 · N6867X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are rising terrain, and a downdraft.
- [NTSB NYC99LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA002.md): Foreit Super CAT · Middlebury, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1998 · N132TF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to utilize his seat belt and shoulder harness.
- [NTSB MIA99LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA003.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1998 · N53EN · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to refill the engine oil following the draining of the oil and changing of the oil filter. Also, inadequate preflight of the airplane by the pilot for his failure to noted the absence of engine oil.
- [NTSB IAD99LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA002.md): Navion A · Jaffrey, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1998 · N4285K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight and subsequent failure to refuel the aircraft resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain to execute a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA002.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Horizon City, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1998 · N8194W · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Factors were the unfavorable wind condition and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN99LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA005.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1998 · N8182J · Substantial damage
  > The premature flaring of the airplane, resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DEN99LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA002.md): Bell 206B · Vernal, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1998 · N992SM · Substantial damage
  > Loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A factor was the quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC99LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA013.md): Goodyear Aerospace GZ-20-A · Bedford, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1998 · N3A · No damage
  > The separation of the pull-in-line. A factor in the accident was the gusting winds.
- [NTSB NYC99LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA003.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Toughkenamon, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1998 · N2535A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspections which failed to detect an open fuel strainer valve, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC99LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA001.md): Cessna 150M · Wiley Ford, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1998 · N9273U · Substantial damage
  > Was the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during an unforecast change in wind velocity. Factors were the gusts and the lack of recent experience for the pilot.
- [NTSB MIA99WA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99WA006.md): Boeing 727-200 · Quito, Ecuador · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 2, 1998 · HK398 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA99LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA002.md): Cessna 150M · Pocahontas, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1998 · N63447 · Substantial damage
  > The delay by the pilot-in-command (CFI) to abort the takeoff after the student landed slightly long and his delay to add power to perform a touch-and-go landing.
- [NTSB LAX99LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA002.md): Cessna 152 · San Jose, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1998 · N957AF · Destroyed
  > Continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) at night over mountainous terrain. The pilot's use of unclear language when stating his intentions to air traffic control was a factor.
- [NTSB IAD99LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA001.md): Cessna 172K · Middlefield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1998 · N78624 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW99LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA003.md): Beech M35 · Carter, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1998 · N9838R · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation. Factors were; the pilot's self induced pressure to fly the aircraft when maintenance had not been completed, poor judgement by the pilot to commence and continue flight with known deficiencies in the aircraft, and the lack of suitable terrain…
- [NTSB ATL99LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA003.md): Auxier Herschel A Jr. SEA REY Amphibian · Keystone Height, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1998 · N54114 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to attain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall, and loss of control.
- [NTSB ATL99LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA002.md): Cessna 188B · Tellasse, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1998 · N4832R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a utility line while conducting a swath run.
- [NTSB MIA99LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA001.md): Cessna 172N · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1998 · N733HK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX99FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA001.md): Aero Commander 680 FPL · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1998 · N5YZ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to properly use the manual turbocharger wastegates and to monitor the manifold pressure during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX98FA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA312.md): Cessna 152 · Avalon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1998 · N49770 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance. Contributing to the accident were the hilly and mountainous terrain and glare from the setting sun.
- [NTSB FTW99LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA062.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Tomball, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1998 · N527SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist and secure the canopy, which resulted in the canopy separating from the airplane during takeoff initial climb. A factor was the pilot's failure to detect the canopy warning light prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN99LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA001.md): Cessna 140A · Belen, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1998 · N9403A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were his inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions, and the airplane manufacturer's failure to provide adequate performance data.
- [NTSB ATL99LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA001.md): Cessna C-172F · Ball Ground, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1998 · N5588R · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on take-off, during gusty conditions, resulting in a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB SEA98LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA192.md): Mayala Dragonfly · Avon, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1998 · N4478V · Destroyed
  > Failure of the engine crankshaft aft oil seal resulting in the loss of engine oil, and rough terrain during the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA98LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA191.md): Cessna 172L · Puyallup, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1998 · N2880Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to refuel en-route resulting in fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were a vehicle (in the landing path) and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB MIA98LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA255.md): Cessna A185F · Elizabethton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1998 · N1236F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX98LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA311.md): Robinson R22B · Salinas, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1998 · N8340D · Destroyed
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain control of the aircraft while practicing autorotations.
- [NTSB CHI98LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA365.md): Cessna 182 · Wheatfield, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1998 · N6474A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat when the engine lost power. Factors associated with the accident were the carburetor icing conditions which prevailed, the low altitude at which the loss of power occurred, and the soybean crop in which the…
- [NTSB ANC98LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA165.md): Maule ML-7 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1998 · N6110C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the gusty and turbulent weather conditions.
- [NTSB SEA98LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA190.md): Cessna 150L · Bonners Ferry, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1998 · N19427 · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance by an outsourcing facility which resulted in a lack of identification of scoring of the interior of the #3 cylinder rocker shaft bosses. The scoring resulted in a fatigue fracture and subsequent permanent closure of both intake and…
- [NTSB SEA98LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA189.md): Cessna 172D · Ronan, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1998 · N2479Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during liftoff from a soft field takeoff. Factors include high density alttiude.
- [NTSB SEA98LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA188.md): Cessna 150L · Freeland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1998 · N5867C · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the number two intake valve rocker arm in fatigue, and overload of the nose landing gear assembly. Factors include a ditch encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA98WA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98WA259.md): Robinson R22B · Buenos Aires, Argentina · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 29, 1998 · LQBJP · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA98LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA254.md): Bell 47-D1 · Oxford, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1998 · N755E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to vibration from the main rotor blade for undetermined reasons. A related finding was the improper repair of a crack in the laminant of the blue main rotor blade by other maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB FTW98LA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA417.md): Cessna 172N · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1998 · N739JT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare. Factors were his misjudgement of altitude and his excessive airspeed.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1998&page=10

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE year(c."eventDate") = 1998
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=9&year=1998

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